Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again making headlines from behind bars, this time for reportedly claiming that President Donald Trump will grant him a pardon.
According to a TMZ exclusive, multiple sources at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute in New Jersey allege that Diddy has been “bragging” to other inmates about his supposed connection to Trump, saying the former president plans to pardon him “in early 2026.” The report further claims that Diddy has promised to “take care of” fellow prisoners once he’s released.
However, the White House quickly refuted any suggestion that Trump was considering such a move. In an email to The National News Desk on October 21, a White House official flatly called the rumor “fake news.”
A Fall from Power
Once a towering figure in entertainment and business, the 55-year-old former Bad Boy Records CEO is now inmate #77104-509, serving time for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. His 50-month sentence followed a dramatic trial in 2024, during which he was acquitted of more serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.
Diddy’s transfer from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison, was recently confirmed by the Bureau of Prisons. His legal team had requested the move so he could participate in a drug treatment program, emphasizing his long-standing commitment to rehabilitation.
Politics Meets Celebrity Justice
The rumor of a potential Trump pardon has reignited public debate about celebrity privilege and political favoritism in the justice system. Critics argue that high-profile inmates often rely on influence and notoriety to stir public sympathy or political leverage.
If true, such a claim would be an audacious move for Combs — especially given Trump’s own complex history with celebrity figures in criminal trouble. During his presidency, Trump granted clemency to several entertainers, including Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, both of whom publicly supported him.
But analysts note that the dynamics are different now. Trump may be wary of aligning with Combs amid the ongoing public backlash over sexual misconduct allegations that continue to swirl around the music mogul.
The Road Ahead
As it stands, Diddy is not eligible for release until May 8, 2028 — unless the courts intervene or a future president grants clemency. For now, he remains at Fort Dix, reportedly vocal and defiant, as rumors about his next move circulate far beyond prison walls.
Whether his claims about Trump are mere bravado or an insider promise remains uncertain, but they underscore how even in confinement, Diddy’s name continues to command the spotlight.
